Senior Cloud Engineer

Who We Are

ECLARO is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in New York City and operating in the U.S., Philippines and Canada, additionally supporting clients in the UK, Ireland and Australia. We are dedicated to a singular purpose: providing the Right People with the right expertise, business knowledge, skill sets, dedication and passion to solve business challenges for global clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Work Hard. Give Back. Have Fun. is one of our favorite sayings, and we live it every day. Supporting employees and colleagues, serving clients and giving back to our communities

About the Role:

The Senior Cloud Engineer will design, develop, and implement secure, scalable integration solutions leveraging AWS services to connect cloud-based applications with various vendor SaaS offerings and internal systems. This role emphasizes creating secure, high-performing, and compliant solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS cloud technologies, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable code. Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Execution

Implement secure and scalable integration solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and EventBridge.

Deliver projects on time by writing testable, repeatable, and optimized code that adheres to best practices.

Mentor less experienced developers, ensuring adherence to company standards, including comprehensive documentation of development work.

Ensure integration solutions meet industry security standards (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML) and AWS security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), KMS, and Secrets Manager.

Troubleshoot and resolve application/solution issues, conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Participate in security audits and incident response as required.

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate and recommend AWS-native tools and services (e.g., CodePipeline, CloudFormation, CloudTrail) to enhance development processes and team efficiency.

Stay up to date with advancements in AWS services and cloud development practices, driving the adoption of innovative solutions.

Foster an environment of innovation, encouraging the team to explore AWS's latest capabilities, such as generative AI services, Amazon S3 Intelligent Tiering, or Athena for data-driven solutions.

Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices in AWS development and integration.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with product management, software engineers, and vendors to clarify requirements and deliver AWS-based solutions that align with business needs.

Actively participate in technical discussions, business planning, and vendor-related sessions.

Provide regular updates to leadership on development progress, risks, and milestones.

Represent the development team in Agile ceremonies, providing technical insights into development activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

36 years of hands-on cloud integration development experience, with a strong emphasis on AWS.

Proven track record of delivering secure, high-quality software solutions in fast-paced environments.

Experience in the insurance or financial industry is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Expertise in AWS services such as Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and EC2.

Proficient understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on detail.

Ability to mentor and guide junior developers effectively.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical and security concepts to various stakeholders.

Technical Skills

Advanced programming skills in Python, C#, or Java with a focus on serverless architecture.

In-depth knowledge of security protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and encryption techniques.

Experience developing and securing RESTful APIs using AWS API Gateway and implementing API management best practices.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and Jenkins.

Expertise in data formats like JSON and XML, with experience implementing AWS-native encryption and protection mechanisms.